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Chelsea are still working on a deal to sign £55m attacker who Arsenal have held talks with

Mark Marston

Tue 27 August 2024 8:15, UK

Arsenal are set for a chaotic end to the summer transfer window with a number of deals expected to materialise in and out of the door.

꧑Mikel Arteta has made just one addition in Riccardo Calafiori so far this window but he’s close to adding a second.

Mikel Merino is on the verge of joining Arsenal🍒 after an impressive season in LaLiga with Real Sociedad and there could be another arrival before deadline day on Friday.

♉Though, Chelsea appear to be leading the race to land their rumoured attacking target.

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Chelsea still trying to sign Victor Osimhen

꧟Arsenal have been heavily linked to Victor Osimhen🎉 this summer transfer window as they target a specialist number nine.

That’s perhaps the weakest area of Arteta’s squad so if they can bring in Osimhen๊ before the deadline, it could be the difference-maker in the title race.

❀Though, Chelsea are still working on a deal to sign the Nigeria international and Arsenal are thought to be on the sidelines, according to Rudy Galetti.

🍸Al-Ahli were close to agreeing a deal in excess of £55m for Osimhen earlier this week but the Napoli frontman wasn’t keen on making the switch to the Saudi Pro League.

Arsenal🦩 should have alternative targets in mind with just three days remaining of the window.

Arsenal should consider Antoine Semenyo

👍Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo has enjoyed a productive start to the new Premier League season, scoring and laying on an assist.

♔The 24-year-old is a very versatile player and can operate anywhere across the frontline, so perhaps Arteta should consider launching a late proposal.

꧒Semenyo was an Arsenal fan as a kid, so it would likely be a move that appeals to him.

A telling few days await the North Londoners.